With Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror and a fresh new month on the calendar, this weekend is a good time to make plans and create some breathing space in your schedule. Stock up on cold-weather necessities, wrap up a few gifts and catch some extra z’s — the rest of your to-do list won’t look so daunting…

Your kids have moved out, and you’ve traded in the family home for a smaller abode, one that’s closer to the action (or the beach). Along with the memories you’re leaving behind, about which you’ll have mixed feelings, your new home will bring with it changes to your lifestyle you may not anticipate….